New Zealand

Island country in the South Pacific

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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It comprises two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres (103,500 sq mi). New Zealand is about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.

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Jacinda Ardern launches re-election campaign With promises of extra financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic downturn looms, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday (July 5) launched her party's campaign ahead.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published 1 day ago

Entire Wild West Town For Sale – In Rural New Zealand An entire wild west town is for sale in rural New Zealand. The USD $7.5 million Mellonsfolly Ranch was built in 2006 ‘for fun’ by a successful New Zealand businessman. It consists of ten period.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 4 days ago

New Zealand health minister resigns following series of gaffes New Zealand’s health minister has resigned after making a series of personal blunders during the coronavirus pandemic.David Clark had earlier described himself as an “idiot” for breaking the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 4 days ago

Aussies and Kiwis react to their successful World Cup bid Australian and New Zealand leaders and players woke up to the news on Friday (June 26) that they had won the bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:15Published 1 week ago

Celebrations Down Under after successful World Cup bid Australian and New Zealand's women soccer players let out almighty roars, burst into applause and pumped their fists in celebration in the early hours of Friday after their countries' joint bid for the.. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:51Published 1 week ago

Australia and New Zealand named hosts for 2023 Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand are handed the right to host the 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:31Published 1 week ago

Sydney Opera House lit up for World Cup bid The iconic Sydney Opera House was lit up in blue and green to celebrate the joint Australian-New Zealand bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, just a few hours before FIFA makes its decision. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:01Published 1 week ago

Japan withdrawing 2023 Women's World Cup bid The Japanese Football Association announces that Japan is withdrawing its bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Suspect on the run after New Zealand police officer killed A police officer has been killed and a second injured after being shot in New Zealand. Police in Auckland said officers pulled over a car on Friday morning when a person began firing at them before.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:31Published 2 weeks ago

Two New COVID-19 Cases In New Zealand Two women traveled from the UK to New Zealand earlier this month. Both women tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday. This makes the pair New Zealand's first new infections in 24 days. The.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

New Zealand PM hits out after women released from quarantine before Covid test New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the releasing of two women from quarantine before they were tested for Covid-19 was “unacceptable”. The women, who are New Zealand citizens, had flown.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Ardern says new virus cases were "unacceptable failure" New Zealand on Wednesday (June 17) said the defence force will now oversee the country's quarantine facilities and strengthen border requirements, after a slip up allowed two people with coronavirus to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Caterpillar Builds a Protective Hat From It's Old Heads! This incredible creepy crawly builds a towering hat from its own heads. Uraba Lugens, or Gum-Leaf Skeletoniser, is a moth that keeps the shedded head portion of its exoskeleton as it grows as a.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

New Zealand ends its coronavirus-free run New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK, ending a 24-day streak of no new infections in the country. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

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New Zealand tightens gun laws further in response to mass shooting New Zealand tightened its gun laws on Thursday with a registry that it had promised after a gunman killed 51 Muslim worshippers last year in the country's worst peace-time mass shooting. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
New coronavirus cases in New Zealand rattle public confidence New Zealand recorded on Thursday its third new case of the coronavirus this week as quarantine breaches and other failures undermined public confidence days after it declared itself among the first.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

New Zealand military to oversee quarantine facilities after new COVID-19 case New Zealand on Wednesday said the defence force will now oversee the country's quarantine facilities and strengthen border requirements, after a slip up allowed two people with coronavirus to move.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
New Zealand no longer free of coronavirus as two women test positive It took just eight days for New Zealand to lose its COVID-free status when two women who had been given permission to leave quarantine early after arriving from abroad tested positive for the.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
New Zealand confirms two new cases ending coronavirus free run New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK, ending a 24-day streak of no new infections in the country. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

New Zealand city takes down statue of British navy commander A New Zealand city on Friday took down a statue of a British navy commander accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 19th century, as global debate swirls over monuments that represent racial.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
New Zealand to allow some maritime vessels, cruise ships still banned New Zealand said on Friday that it would allow entry of some maritime vessels as it looks to open up its economy after lifting all coronavirus restrictions earlier this week. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
New Zealand says to allow entry for some maritime vessels New Zealand would allow entry of maritime vessels into the country where there was a compelling need, the government said in a statement on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
In New Zealand, shopping, parties and big hugs mark start of 'COVID-free' life New Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time in more than three months, while much of the rest of.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020

Coronavirus news and updates: NYC starts to loosen restrictions; New Zealand reports no new cases; 110,000 are dead in the US We are bringing you the top headlines on COVID-19 from the US and around the world. USATODAY.com - Published on June 8, 2020
Ardern dances for joy after New Zealand eliminates coronavirus New Zealand lifted all social and economic restrictions except border controls after declaring on Monday it was free of the coronavirus, one of the first countries in the world to return to.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
New Zealand says coronavirus 'eliminated' and life can resume without restrictions New Zealand has eliminated transmission of the coronavirus domestically and will lift all containment measures except for border controls, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, making it one of.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	New Zealand says coronavirus 'eliminated', to lift most curbs New Zealand has eliminated transmission of the novel coronavirus and will lift all containment measures except for border curbs, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, making the South Pacific.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
New Zealand says to lift all coronavirus restrictions New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that all coronavirus measures in the country will be lifted from Tuesday, barring border closure restrictions, as the virus had been.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	New Zealand on course to eliminate coronavirus with zero active cases New Zealand said on Monday it had no active cases of COVID-19 for the first time since the novel coronavirus arrived in the country, setting it on course to eliminate the disease, lift social.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
New Zealand says it has no active COVID-19 cases in the country New Zealand has no active cases of COVID-19 in the country for the first time since February 28, the health ministry said in a statement on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	New Zealand says to buy five new Super Hercules aircraft New Zealand said on Friday that it will purchase five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin to replace its existing fleet. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Ukraine may grant visa-free access to citizens of China, Australia, Arab states to boost tourism Ukraine is considering cancelling its visa requirement for tourists from China, Australia, New Zealand and Arab states in order to attract more visitors once lockdowns ease and bring more money into.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	New Zealand says July likely too early to resume travel with Australia New Zealand rejected calls by business leaders on Thursday to restart flights to Australia within a month as too short a timeframe. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
New Zealand could return to normal life as early as next week New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday she could lift all social distancing measures to return the country to normal life, bar the international border closure, as early as next.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	New Zealand's Ardern says she is 'horrified' by George Floyd's death Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday that she was "horrified" by George Floyd's death, and welcomed peaceful protests in New Zealand in solidarity, but noted that they flouted social.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
People mourn George Floyd's death from D.C. to New Zealand A vigil for George Floyd was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and thousands gathered to protest his death in New Zealand. USATODAY.com - Published on June 1, 2020	Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Australia's borders will not open 'anytime soon': PM Morrison Australia will not open the country's borders "anytime soon", Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday, but added the country will continue its discussions with neighbouring New Zealand for a.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	Earthquake rattles New Zealand for the second time in 48 hours A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Levin, near the country's capital Wellington, a day after a 5.8 tremor was recorded in the same area, government seismic monitor Geonet said on.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
New Zealand Prime Minister on TV during earthquake New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern felt an earthquake during a live TV interview Monday morning. The US Geological Survey says the magnitude 5.6 quake struck in the ocean about 62 miles.. USATODAY.com - Published on May 25, 2020	AP Top Stories May 25 A Here's the latest for Monday May 25th: Beaches draw holiday weekend crowds; President Trump to observe Memorial Day; San Francisco fire hits fishing industry; Earthquake in New Zealand. USATODAY.com - Published on May 25, 2020
New Zealand eases coronavirus curbs on public gatherings New Zealand is easing back curbs on the size of gatherings to 100 people from 10, as it relaxes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020	New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was undaunted by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Jacinda Ardern stays cool as earthquake rattles New Zealand capital An earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital on Monday morning, shaking many residents including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who continued with a live TV interview at the parliament building. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	Earthquake strikes near New Zealand capital, no immediate damage reported A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes New Zealand near capital city A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday, government seismic monitor Geonet said. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	New Zealand opposition leader ousted as PM Ardern's popularity soars The leader of New Zealand's main opposition party was ousted on Friday after opinion polls showed he was no match for the soaring popularity of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as the country heads toward.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
New Zealand PM Ardern's election prospects boosted by latest poll New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's popularity has soared ahead of elections in September as a result of her handling of the coronavirus pandemic, a poll showed on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020	New Zealand opens bars as more curbs eased, four-day work week idea floated Bars and pubs opened in New Zealand for the first time in months on Thursday, as restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus were eased further and the government looked to revive economic.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
New Zealand reports no new coronavirus cases for second straight day New Zealand recorded no new coronavirus cases for the second straight day on Tuesday, but authorities said it was premature to discuss moving the country to "level one" in its scale of alert. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	Ardern becomes New Zealand's most popular PM in a century: poll Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand's most popular prime minister in a century, a Newshub-Reid Research poll showed on Monday, thanks to her COVID-19 response that made the country among the most.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
New Zealand to roll out 'digital diary' app to help people track movements New Zealand will launch a contact-tracing app on Wednesday to help people track their movements as the country eases one of the world's most rigid lockdowns designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	New Zealand's Ardern turned away from cafe under coronavirus rules Hailed for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner were turned away from a cafe on Saturday because it was too full under the physical.. Reuters - Published on May 17, 2020
New Zealand leaps out of coronavirus lockdown with bungee jumps, midnight haircuts After seven weeks trussed up with some of the world's toughest coronavirus curbs, New Zealanders like Jim Boult leapt at the chance to cheer the end of the country's lockdown on Thursday - literally in.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020	New Zealand still supports Taiwan at WHO despite Chinese rebuke New Zealand's foreign minister on Tuesday said the country has to stand up for itself after China warned its backing of Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) could damage.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
China berates New Zealand over support for Taiwan at WHO China berated New Zealand on Monday for its support for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020	New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as virus curbs eased New Zealand businesses including malls, cinemas, cafes and gyms will be allowed to reopen from Thursday as tight restrictions put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus were further eased on.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
New Zealand records three new coronavirus cases ahead of decision on easing restrictions New Zealand reported three new coronavirus cases on Monday, ahead of a decision on whether to ease restrictions further and allow more business and recreational activities to resume after weeks of.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020	New Zealand says it backs Taiwan's role in WHO due to success with coronavirus New Zealand on Friday weighed in on the debate around whether Taiwan should be allowed to join the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying the country has a lot to offer given its success in limiting.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
PM Ardern touts New Zealand as 'safe haven' for investment New Zealand's success in curbing the coronavirus has given it a "safe haven" advantage, allowing the country to be open for investment, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020	Australia and New Zealand say travel between them will take time Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday efforts to resume travel between them would take some time, as they make cautious moves to re-open economies largely shuttered by the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020

New Zealand

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